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Internal Medicine in Academic

Work-life balance reality from 29 Internal Medicine physicians working in Academic settings.

3.2/5
Satisfaction
88%
Would Choose Again
$191k
Avg Comp
54
Avg Hours/Week

Real Experiences from Academic Internal Medicine Physicians

“Good schedule and caps on patient limits”
Portland, Maine5 years40 hrs/wk$329k

How Academic Compares to Other Settings

Practice SettingPhysiciansSatisfactionAvg HoursAvg Comp
Hospital Employed403.5/548$384k
Academic293.2/554$191k
Private Practice184.1/546$502k
Community163.5/564$68k
Hospital-employed153.7/545$357k

Common Questions

What's it like to be a Internal Medicine physician in Academic?

Based on 29 responses, Internal Medicine physicians in Academic report 3.2/5 satisfaction, working an average of 54 hours per week, earning an average of $190,890.88% would choose this path again.

How does Academic compare to other practice settings for Internal Medicine?

Academic ranks among the 2 most common settings for Internal Medicine. Compared to other settings, it offers average satisfaction scores.

Quick Stats

Satisfaction:3.2/5
Would Choose Again:88%
Avg Comp:$191k
Avg Hours:54

Compare Settings

Hospital Employed (40) →Private Practice (18) →Community (16) →Hospital-employed (15) →

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  • Salary Negotiation
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